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Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon
E-News for February 1, 2012.
In this issue:
Be the Change! Get Involved!
Keep Your Clients Safe—WTAY to offer a Driver-Training Course this Spring!
Pulling Together to Meet the Challenge of Invasive Species
Public Review of Draft Recommendations for Southern Lakes Wildlife
Get Your YTTF Application in Before February 24th
Did you Remember to Renew Your Membership?
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1. Be the Change! Get Involved!
Do you hope to see a more secure future for Yukon tourism businesses?
If so, then this is your opportunity to get involved and represent your industry!
The Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon understands that tourism operators require a high level of certainty before investing in and developing a particular service or product. We also know that Yukon tourism operators, despite their consistent contribution to the economy, have less security than other resource-dependent industries. That is why we continue to place the acquisition of Land Tenure at the top of our priority list.
But we can’t do this alone. In order to maintain our stamina and ensure our issues are being heard, we need a fresh perspective and new strategies.
If you are interested in becoming a part of a new Lands Policy working group, please contact Justine at 668-3369 or wtay@klondiker.com.
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2. Keep Your Clients Safe—WTAY to offer a Driver-Training Course this Spring!
We know that it’s important to you that your clients’ not only experience a memorable Yukon adventure, but also one that is safe and secure. Recent studies have shown that most industry accidents occur in transit—while clients are being transported to-or-from their tour. And unlike other parts of Canada, where drivers who operate passenger vans are legally required to undertake a training course, the Yukon has yet to implement such laws.
But, the Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon has decided to become proactive and offer a Driver-Training course this Spring!
Be amongst operators such as Nahanni River Adventures, Up North Adventures, Ruby Range Adventures, and the National Outdoor Leadership School, who have already participated in driver-training courses and see the importance of raising the industry standard.
If you are interested in more information about this upcoming workshop, please contact the WTAY office at 668-3369 or wtay@klondiker.com
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3. Pulling Together to Meet the Challenge of Invasive Species
Join us on Monday February 13th from 9:00am-4:30pm at Yukon College (room C1440) for an interesting workshop, with the goal to inform, network and engage in meaningful discussions about issues, challenges and trends of invasive species in the Yukon.
Panel presentations and discussion topics will address the current status of invasive species in the Yukon, and will include: methods of invasive species management, the impact of invasive species on our economy, culture and environment, and research development.
There is no cost for this one-day workshop and lunch is provided. But space is limited, so please confirm your attendance by registering today!
To register go to www.yukoninvasives.com or contact info@yukoninvasives.com.
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4. Public Review of Draft Recommendations for Southern Lakes Wildlife
The Southern Lakes Wildlife Coordinating Committee is hosting two meetings to present a progress report and obtain feedback on draft recommendations for wildlife and habitat management in the area:
Monday, Feb. 6, Mt McIntyre Centre, Whitehorse, 6:30-9:00 pm
Thursday, Feb. 9, Tagish Community Centre, Tagish, 6:30-9:00 pm
The draft recommendations are intended to provide a common approach and direction for wildlife and habitat management by the nine governments in the region – First Nations, territorial, provincial and federal. They flow from the SLWCC’s Regional Wildlife Assessment, which deals with ungulates, large carnivores, furbearers and small game, raptors, migratory and resident birds, waterfowl, and amphibians.
In addition to the public meetings, the SLWCC invites written comments on the draft recommendations, with a deadline of Monday, February 27. Background information and the draft regulations are available at www.southernlakeswildlife.ca or by calling 867-456-6599.
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5. Get Your YTTF Application in Before February 24th
Individuals can access up to $3000 of funding per year through the YTTF to assist with the cost of tourism training for entry-level skill development, seasonal/wilderness training or professional skills development for a career in tourism. Businesses, non-profits or organizations wishing to provide training to the tourism industry may receive up to 75% of the cost of implementation to a maximum of $5000 per year.
Applications are accepted only 4 times a year, and you must submit your application before training begins.
For applications and more information about what courses and costs are eligible for funding, visit the YTTF web page, or email jennifer.sugden@tiayukon.com.
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6. Did you Remember to Renew Your Membership?
If you have yet to renew your WTAY membership, it will have lapsed as of January 1, 2012.
Unfortunately, this means you will no longer be able to take advantage of our upcoming workshops and our industry updates.
As well, WTAY is currently is in the process of developing a new website – so if you are not up-to-date with your membership, your business information will not be transferred over to the new site.
You can always contact the office at 668-3369 or wtay@klondiker.com, for more information about membership benefits or to receive your personalized membership form.
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See more tourism news at http://www.tiayukon.com/
If you have information of interest to WTAY Members for the E-News, please send to wtay@klondiker.com
Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon
#4 - 1114 First Ave., Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1A3
Tel. 867.668.3369 Fax 867.668.3370
E-mail: wtay@klondiker.com
www.wtay.com and www.yukonwild.com
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